Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 14:05:35 -0500
Reply-To: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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From: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
Subject: Re: Vanagon replacement engines -- when & what?
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Get a Boston Bob engine and ask for the Euro chip Digijet ECU upgrade.
Zoom-Zoom. I have one of his 1.9s. Easiest replacement and an upgrade in
hp. If you can afford it, go for a 2.1 upgrade. I would still get the Euro
ECU! I am sorry I wasted a year or more tinkering around with the old
engine. Go for it.
See:
http://www.bostonengine.com/index.html
Ivan Boyd <boyd@UNM.EDU>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 11/26/2002 01:22:19 PM
Please respond to Ivan Boyd <boyd@UNM.EDU>
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Subject: Vanagon replacement engines -- when & what?
Hi All,
I drive an '85 camper. It continues to run amazingly well although it has
a weak cylinder. A mechanic here suggests that I replace the motor sooner
because the added stress of running a weakened engine may damage the core
which will lead to losing the core refund of about $600 when I do get
around to replacing it. He would do a straight rebuild for ~$2,500. But,
a friend of mine suggests that I just drive it until it no longer runs
acceptably.
There seem to be alot of options for replacing -- from a straight rebuild
to a subaru or golf swap. Any opinions on the pro's and con's of the
various solutions would be appreciated. Cost is a consideration, but would
be interested in paying appropriately more for increases in both value and
performance.
Much appreciated,
Ivan
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